Superman The Movie - Custom 3.75 inch action figure project and Palitoy / Kenner cardbacks *FULLY PAINTED PHOTOS*

[NakedMoleRat]

Those are looking great.

 

[Riceball]

cking Once you're happy with all of the card backs, you should seriously consider offering the collage of all of the card backs as a poster. I'm sure that there are plenty of people here, and elsewhere, that would want one.

 

[cking]

That's a cool idea riceball.
Here's the back of the Batman card I've just finished

 

[NakedMoleRat]

If I could hit the like button, 100 times I would. That is simply stunning!

 

[cking]

Hi all,
You're probably all getting bored of seeing just never-ending photos of the cardbacks so I'm pleased to be able to show the first WIP photos of the Chris Reeve Superman figure that is being made for this project.
This is "Stage 1" of the work - just getting the proportions and overall appearance correct. "Stage 2" will start to refine the details and likeness / pose.
VERY happy with how this is looking already though. I think it's a big improvement over Neca's 7 inch and Mattel's 4 inch versions. Hope you like it too.

 

[kamandi]

This is such a great project. That Reeve digital file is looking great so far.

If you continue I suggest '70s Shazam and Mighty Isis (and Mentor) should be in the next wave. The cardbacks could tease a Winnebago playset.

 

[cking]

I'm afraid that I am a bit selfish, so am only doing the heroes / villains that I wanted when I was a kid in the 70's / 80's. LOL. It's tempting to do more characters from some of the ones chosen, but I'm resisting temptation and just going with these 12. Glad you like it. I'm having a blast doing these ones.

 

[cking]

I've started an interest thread in The Junkyard to see who would be interested in getting a set of these.

Interest - Christopher Reeve Superman - 4 inches tall figure *NOW PAINTED* with Kenner / Palitoy style cardbacks and other superheroes!

Hi all, Some of you may have seen my thread in the General Modeling section for the custom Palitoy inspired cardbacks that I'm producing. Starting off with a 3d printed figure of Christopher Reeve with a Superman The Movie and Superman II cardback. Just trying to get a feel for whether this is...

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[cking]

Some refinements to the Reeve Superman figure. Tweaked the rib cage and pecs to better match Reeve's physique. Added the slightly wavy hairline at the forehead.

 

[cking]

Flash and Ming cardback options completed. I was able to put my 1:18 scale Hawkman Rocket Cycle photo on the back of the card too!
Which do you prefer? Multi-colored figure backgrounds or red/orange throughout?

 

[cking]

New Ming option

 

[Caveneau]

Looks great. Good photo.

 

[cking]

Here's the Incredible Hulk cardback. Tough to know what to do for that because the TV show didn't really have many characters to use for an action figure line. LOL.

I've just got to do the cardbacks for Spider-Man and Wonder Woman and this really enjoyable project will be finished (at least the card designing part of it).

 

[cking]

Spider-Man cardback is completed now. I found a much better quality image for the front photo too so here's a variation. Which do you prefer?
Just Wonder Woman left to complete. Really struggling with that one.

 

[Moviefreak]

Here's the Incredible Hulk cardback. Tough to know what to do for that because the TV show didn't really have many characters to use for an action figure line. LOL.

You could put a photo of Jack McGee as a potential action figure. He hunted the Hulk the whole time so he is the closest thing to a villian in that series, lol

 

[cking]

Yes, but my 6 year old self would rather have a transforming David Banner figure arrive in the mail instead. LOL

 

[zsherman]

If you’re still trying to capture the old SW cards, I’d drop the webbing. I’d like it without.

 

[cking]

Here is the finished render of the Chris Reeve Superman figure. This will stand at 10.7cm (4.22 inches) tall when printed. The yellow emblem on the back of the cape will be added as a die-cut sticker. The original cape emblem was sewn on top of the red cape fabric, so there didn't seem to be any point sculpting the emblem into the cape model. I think the die-cut sticker will be a perfect representation of how it looked on the full size costume.
VERY happy with how this looks. I am going to get it printed first to see how it looks. Adding the articulation for the arms, legs and head (basic 5 points of articulation) is going to cost an additional $300, so I want to make sure the model itself looks ok before I pay the extra.

 

[Cappy]

cking, have you given any thought to selling the STL file to those who just want to print the figure ?.
Might fund the additional costs you are looking at.

 

[cking]

Cappy - I wouldn't know what to charge for making the STL file available.
To be honest, I would prefer this to be exclusive to those who want to buy the finished item (painted figure, finished cardbacks and bubble).

cking, have you given any thought to selling the STL file to those who just want to print the figure ?.
Might fund the additional costs you are looking at.